- Cloud storage continues to increase in popularity…as an attractive solution for many organizations.…While there are many advantages,…there are also potential pitfalls,…so let's explore both in this movie.…Aside from the cost savings we discussed in previous movies,…it's important to understand…how Cloud storage offers a great way to protect your data.…Having your data stored off site,…beats backing up your data,…and storing on site in the event of a physical catastrophe.…Keeping your data stored…safely off site can mean the difference…between shutting down your business…for a few days to recover…and shutting down your business for good.…

With Cloud storage you're not looking…at an all-or-nothing proposition.…In fact, it might be smart to take a mixed approach…to Cloud storage in the beginning,…using it for a few, non-critical purposes.…Until you find a Cloud storage vendor…that meshes well with your current IT systems,…why not take the appetizer approach…of testing one or two systems before going all in,…when you find the provider…

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4/27/2017

In this course, David Rivers explains the essentials of cloud computing and answers the basic question: what is the cloud? David then explores the benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing, including a candid look at balancing the sharing and privacy issues with the productivity gains of working in the cloud.

David also presents an overview of migration steps for your consideration, as you contemplate a move to the cloud, and reviews common cloud technologies including Google and G Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and OneDrive. He goes into cloud tools for teams, including Dropbox, Google Docs, and Asana. To wrap up, he outlines how to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the cloud for your business.

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Cloud Computing First Look will be retired from the lynda.com library on January 4th, 2019. Training videos and exercise files will no longer be available, but the course will still appear in your course history and certificates of completion. For updated training, check out Introduction to Cloud Computing for IT Pros in the lynda.com Online Training Library.

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